I'm currently running PC4000 (DDR500) at 275 at stock settings and voltage. NO Windows flakiness reported or anything. This means my 2.4C is sitting at 3.3. I'm looking right now at getting it to 3.4 and higher.

Oh yeah. The old Seoul Special DDR400 that I had in there would only do 260 FSB and that was at 3/2, timings set all the way down with 2.9 vDDR. Crap.

Thanks for the info. Been thinking of these ballistix sticks. I have always used crucial for non-oc machines as the value has always been proven. I am just glad they are doing hand selected primo series sticks now. This may move me away from HyperX and Mushkin.

I'm currently running PC4000 (DDR500) at 275 at stock settings and voltage. NO Windows flakiness reported or anything. This means my 2.4C is sitting at 3.3. I'm looking right now at getting it to 3.4 and higher.

Oh yeah. The old Seoul Special DDR400 that I had in there would only do 260 FSB and that was at 3/2, timings set all the way down with 2.9 vDDR. Crap.

Ballistix = :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

What is your CPU to memory ratio? If your running that high 1:1, that is awesome! I was able to get my previous 2.4C all the way up to 280 but using the 5:4 ratio on the Abit Max 3 board with older Corsair XMS PC3500.

However Ballistix ownz. Living 3 miles from them rulz as well. Knowing people on the inside is even better.. Not very many PC parts can give me that "special fealing"... this one does.
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Which RAM you should get depends on what your upgrading habits are like. I'll agree that anything above name brand PC3200 is a waste on that proc, and I wouldn't both with enthusiast PC3200 either. If you intend to upgrade in the near to moderate future, however, then you'd be wise to buy RAM that can make the transition.

If you do stick with Ballistix, I learned a little tidbit just a few minutes ago when I was answering a different thread. There is surprisingly little difference in their pricing between PC3200 and PC4000 - $138 compared to $144 on the 512mb modules. If going Ballistix, I can't justify NOT using PC4000.

There is surprisingly little difference in their pricing between PC3200 and PC4000 - $138 compared to $144 on the 512mb modules. If going Ballistix, I can't justify NOT using PC4000.

well, theres a [big] chance that you can overclock to PC-4000 speeds.

other than that, yes, what you said makes lots of sense.

?? Am I misunderstand, or are you saying there's a chance a 2100+ would OC to PC4000 (DDR500)? That'd be taking it from 1.73GHz to 3.25GHz! That'd be what, a 5000+?

What I'm saying is that unless he plans on upgrading his platform, then he'll never utilize PC4000. However, given the price difference between the two (PC3200 vs PC4000), he might as well get it anyway. If nothing else, he'll have a higher resale value down the line.

well, after reading another thread, I would like to upgrade to a 2500+ Barton. It seems the most economically viable upgrade solution when it comes to oc'ing. So it would seem to make the most sense in buying the Ballistix memory.

Also from what iv'e read I have a preety decent mobo for oc'ing, so the 2500+ Barton should do rather nicely.

What I'm saying is that unless he plans on upgrading his platform, then he'll never utilize PC4000. However, given the price difference between the two (PC3200 vs PC4000), he might as well get it anyway. If nothing else, he'll have a higher resale value down the line.

That's what i meant when i said "other than that, yes, what you said makes lots of sense." sorry if i sounded a little sarcastic.

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well, after reading another thread, I would like to upgrade to a 2500+ Barton. It seems the most economically viable upgrade solution when it comes to oc'ing. So it would seem to make the most sense in buying the Ballistix memory.

Also from what iv'e read I have a preety decent mobo for oc'ing, so the 2500+ Barton should do rather nicely.

what do you guys think?

seems a little pointless to upgrade to barton when theres newcastle...

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